Course Overview
Please note: you will make your selection of three A Levels once you have progressed into the application process.
This is an ideal course if you enjoy maths and want to study in greater depth than Maths A Level. It is excellent preparation for progression to a degree in Maths or in a subject with a significant mathematical content, such as Physics or Engineering.
To gain A Level Further Maths, you need to study more challenging areas of maths in addition to those you study for the Maths A Level.
Topcs may include:
- Complex numbers
- Matrices and differential equations
- High level applications of mathematics.
Assessment Methods
This course is a linear course, assessed by three two-hour written exams at the end of two years of study.
Students will also have weekly homework and internal weekly tests.
Progression Options
Any student wishing to study Further Maths must study A Level Maths. At Strode, we teach our students on what we call our ‘Fast Track’ programme. This essentially involves students having double Maths on their timetable, completing A Level Maths in one year, before going on to do the same thing for Further Maths in the second year.
This is ideal for anyone who wants to have fewer exams to complete in year 2, and provides an actual grade for university applications, rather than a predicted one. It also helps enable students to perform in entrance exams such as the MAT, which is a requirement for going to the University of Oxford.
Much of the pure maths studied on this course is studied as part of the first year of an undergraduate degree course for mathematicians and many past students have commented on how helpful this has been to them at university.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
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The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
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All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
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Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
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